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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Lunch Cruise for the Navy & Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary Parade of Ships

401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join City Cruises Philadelphia aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia for a Signature Lunch Cruise with unbeatable views of the Navy & Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary Ship Parade! Enjoy a chef-prepared buffet, cash bar, live DJ entertainment, and front-row seats to the historic maritime procession passing […]

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]

Open Gym

Open Gym at Design Gym

Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come to Open Gym at Design Gym: Where everyone is a designer. If you’ve been curious about OPEN GYM, Design Gym will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at their community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington. OPEN […]

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

Bartram's Village

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Runs nightly through October 31! Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old […]

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]

Shady Brook Farm FallFest

Shady Brook Farm FallFest

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]

STORYTIME + DESIGN

Storytime and Design at Design Gym

Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

Dilworth Park Fall Market

Dilworth Park Fall Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the autumn season right in Center City! Browse work by 20+ local artisans and food vendors at Dilworth Park. Discover art, crafts, jewelry, seasonal eats, and more—perfect for fall shopping and family fun.

Open Gym

Open Gym at Design Gym

Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come to Open Gym at Design Gym: Where everyone is a designer. If you’ve been curious about OPEN GYM, Design Gym will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at their community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington. OPEN […]

Philly History Book Club

Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives and Christ Church Preservation Trust are teaming up to explore diverse—and often overlooked—stories from Philadelphia’s rich history. Each month, a book will be selected that highlights the events and figures who helped shape the Philly of today. Join the […]

MomMom Ceramic Ghost Glaze Workshop

Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join South Philly Time Capsule’s Sue Liedke for a MomMom Glaze Workshop celebrating the spooky charm of vintage Halloween! Each participant will receive a bisque-fired ceramic ghost, cast from a vintage mold. Choose between two classic designs. Participants will decorate their ghost using a variety […]

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Runs nightly through October 31! Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old […]

Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

23rd Street Armory 2345 Armory Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Step inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!

Science After Hours: Fright @ Night

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the art of transformation. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-inspired Science After Hours. Channel an alter ego or push fashion beyond its limit, this is your space to experiment without rules! From bold fashion to animal mimicry to playful imagination, explore the limitless creativity […]

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Gather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive […]

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]

Barrington Harvest Festival

Clements Bridg Road Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ

Bring the whole family to one of the area’s largest harvest celebrations! Explore over 100 craft and food vendors, classic cars, live music, stage shows, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, and fun for all ages along Clements Bridge Road. Barrington, NJ is about […]

Science Story Time at The Academy of Natural Sciences

Science Story Time at The Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Academy educators and fellow young natural history enthusiasts for a special science story time! Each month features a different family-friendly science story followed by a fun, hands-on craft activity. Catch the fun the second weekend of each month, Saturday and Sunday, at 11 a.m. […]

Open Play Saturdays

Open Play Saturdays

Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United States

Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]

$15

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

Sister Cities Park 210 N 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Kids are invited to embrace their silly side as live entertainers offer unique programs.

American Philosophical Society Family Fun Day

American Philosophical Society Museum 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Inspired by APS Museum's 2025 exhibition, Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City, take part in a variety of activities as they welcome the fall weather and celebrate the remaining months of their current exhibition. There will be hands-on activities, games, and snacks for the whole family.

Dilworth Park Fall Market

Dilworth Park Fall Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the autumn season right in Center City! Browse work by 20+ local artisans and food vendors at Dilworth Park. Discover art, crafts, jewelry, seasonal eats, and more—perfect for fall shopping and family fun.

Reading of the Epworth Poltergeist Spooky Story

Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hear a spooky retelling of the Epworth Poltergeist by Dr. Olivia Cacchione. In 1716, a poltergeist began to haunt the Wesley family in their home at the Epworth Parsonage. For the next year, disturbing noises permeated the house, ranging from quiet footsteps to deafening crashes. […]

Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

23rd Street Armory 2345 Armory Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Step inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!

8 Seconds Rodeo at The Laicouras Center

The Laicouras Center 1776 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

Eight Seconds Rodeo Gallops into Philadelphia for the First Time on October 11, 2025 Get ready for a night of grit, glory, and heart-pounding action as Eight Seconds Rodeo makes its highly anticipated debut in Philadelphia on October 11, 2025. Known for electrifying crowds, this […]

$30 – $180
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Runs nightly through October 31! Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old […]

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Gather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive […]

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]

Free Admission at The Michener Museum

Michener Art Museum 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

The Michener Museum is now free of charge on the second Sunday of every month. The free second Sunday and evening hours on first Thursday are possible due to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, whose Access for All program is funding 64 […]